Re: [Biofuel] Lawn question off topic

2006-06-18 Thread DB
to be as nice or better than your neighbors, but that is really just an ego problem. my lawn looks just fine to me...Your lawn probabily would look just fine to me too.DB - Original Message - From: robert and benita rabello [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel

Re: [Biofuel] Tanks for storing Biodiesel

2006-06-18 Thread DB
I use my old methanol drums. If they are steel like mine then there is no "lining". you can also use HDPE drums. But steel ones work just fine. I have been making bio-diesel since Dec 01 and have made thousands of gallons..DB - Original Message - From:

Re: [Biofuel] Using biodiesel in newer truck-cars

2006-08-03 Thread DB
on. blinking out this message.."go directly to dealer, bring CASH... DB - Original Message - From: Steve Barton To: biofuel@sustainablelists.org Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2006 2:15 AM Subject: [Biofuel] Using biodiesel in newer truck

Re: [Biofuel] WASHING

2005-06-15 Thread DB
down the road happyDB - P.s. I recommend using KOH not NaOH cause it's fertilizer for plants.Original Message - From: Vincent zadworny To: Biofuel@sustainablelists.org Sent: Monday, June 13, 2005 1:16 PM Subject: [Biofuel] WASHING hello all

Re: [Biofuel] animal fat

2005-06-17 Thread DB
of this stuff is very thick and I call it "the goop"It seems too make good bio-D. though.The only difference being that there are 3 distinct layers after it settles. Bio-D on top, a very thin layer of thick fatty crap, and glycerin on the bottom..DB - Original Message ---

[Biofuel] bubble WASHING and oxidation.

2005-06-18 Thread DB
it fast enough . It affects the flavor but doesn't ruin it and I bet it would still burn like it should... DB - Original Message - From: DERICK GIORCHINO [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Biofuel@sustainablelists.org Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2005 11:21 AM Subject: RE: [Biofuel

Re: [Biofuel] two questions on biodiesel storage

2005-07-12 Thread DB
fuel, ready to go, but it's not going anywhere for a while because the pump barrel still has plenty of BD in it and that needs to be pumped into some lucky vehicle firstDrive down the road happy.DB - Original Message - From: David Thornton [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [Biofuel] biofuels would need more energy to produce than they canprovide

2005-07-17 Thread DB
What a bunch of crap. I consider my time gathering waste oil and making bio-diesel as a hobby that also saves me money .Since I haven't bought blood fuel since Dec 02 I feel I am doing my part to promote a positive endevor (environment, local sustainability etc.) Another study found a

Re: [Biofuel] The New Blue States/Country

2005-07-24 Thread DB
I second that emotion...Proud to be a liberal from a BLUE STATEDB with BD - Original Message - From: malcolm maclure To: Biofuel@sustainablelists.org Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2005 1:30 AM Subject: [Biofuel] The New Blue States/Country

[Biofuel] Biodiesel gunks up engines in Washington State

2005-12-03 Thread DB
I heard this report on NPR last week. They were interviewing some govt person about biodiesel in the ferryboat engines. All they said was that it gunked up the engines. Anybody there in Washington state have any more info on this matter? DB Fr To: Biofuel@sustainablelists.org

Re: [Biofuel] Biodiesel gunks up engines in Washington State

2005-12-03 Thread DB
Thanks Mike I kinda figured it was a temperature problem. It's nice to know for sure,DB - Original Message - From: Mike Weaver [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Biofuel@sustainablelists.org Sent: Saturday, December 03, 2005 9:25 AM Subject: Re: [Biofuel] Biodiesel gunks up engines

Re: [Biofuel] Born Again: Help Portland, Oregon

2005-03-03 Thread DB
I Drive down the road Happy...DB - Original Message - From: Scott McFarland [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2005 1:05 PM Subject: [Biofuel] Born Again: Help Portland, Oregon Are there any bio-fuelers in the Portland area

Re: [Biofuel] diesel, is it cleaner?

2005-03-26 Thread DB
much betterall around .supposidly it is less toxic than table salt and more biodegradible than suger. - Original Message - From: Andrew Tracey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 21, 2005 12:09 PM Subject: [Biofuel] diesel, is it cleaner? Back in the 80's

Re: [Biofuel] Re: soybeanoil a bad choice for BD making?]

2005-03-31 Thread DB
and if you are then just run BD50.Drive down the road Happy...DB ..PS. I have been making biodiesel since '02 and have made 1000's of gallons with zero problems. - Original Message - From: TLC Orchids and Such [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent

Re: [Biofuel] Which Oil is Best

2005-04-25 Thread DB
I will be letting this forum know about it. As far as I am concerned there is nothing wrong with making bio-diesel out of soy oil... So drive down the road Happy..DB - Original Message - From: ROY Washbish [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April

Re: [Biofuel] Using plastic pails

2005-08-22 Thread DB
If you need to do it on the cheap you can't beat 55gal steel drums.(I use two of them) Just cut the top completely off, install a valve at the bottom with parts from US plastic. They also have plastic drum covers to seal your reaction. http://www.usplastic.com - Original Message -

Re: [Biofuel] MB Diesel for bio-diesel use

2005-08-30 Thread DB
Doug, Could you please give me more info on blowing out the fuel injectors? thanksDB - Original Message - From: Douglas Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Biofuel@sustainablelists.org Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2005 9:30 AM Subject: [Biofuel] MB Diesel for bio-diesel use Peter

[Biofuel] U.S. market doesn't make it

2005-09-17 Thread DB
to hearing from you.Sincerely, DB Maloney ___ Biofuel mailing list Biofuel@sustainablelists.org http://sustainablelists.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel_sustainablelists.org Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Search

Re: [Biofuel] Steel drums, Where to get them?

2005-10-01 Thread DB
a batch, Good luck and have fun..DB - Original Message - From: Michael Luich To: Biofuel@sustainablelists.org Sent: Friday, September 30, 2005 8:21 AM Subject: [Biofuel] Steel drums, Where to get them? I'm looking forward to getting started

Re: [Biofuel] In-tank fuel screen

2005-10-02 Thread DB
concerning screen in tank, I used to have an 80 300cd. Ran 100%bio for one year then sold car. Nevereven knew about the tank screen. My friend has a 240D and a 300cd. The 240 has been running 100BD for 11/2 years with no problem with the screen and the 300cd no problem with the screen

Re: [Biofuel] Mercedes 84

2005-10-08 Thread DB
My experience with the 300 series is that the fuel filter needs to be changed 2,3, 4 times within the first couple of months and a lenght of rubber fuel line needs to be changed over to nitron which I believe to be any of the new fuel line available. What I did was replace the rubber fuel

Re: [Biofuel] Rain water for washing biodiesel

2005-11-17 Thread DB
Hi john, I use rainwater to wash with (not just biodiesel either) I run it through a 10 micron water filter. I am on water catchment and have been for the last 16 years. Been making biodiesel for going on four years.. Hope this helps...DB on BD - Original Message - From

Re: [Biofuel] VW TDI efficiency

2004-10-23 Thread DB
running 50/50 cause of the warranty issue. We have 40,000 mi so far no problems. Just be sure to water wash your batches. - Original Message - From: Legal Eagle [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 22, 2004 8:49 AM Subject: Re: [Biofuel] VW TDI efficiency

[Biofuel] biodiesel process agitation question

2004-10-23 Thread DB
When you end up with emulsion, just store it away., the water will eventually settle out, although it will take about 4 weeks.punasurfer ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to

Re: [Biofuel] Does anyone here use FuelMeister equipment?

2004-11-08 Thread DB
wouldn't buy another one though cause 55 gal drums work just as good. I get a new one everytime I buy 55 gal of methanol.Punasurfer - Original Message - From: Keith Addison [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, November 07, 2004 8:20 AM Subject: Re:

Re: [Biofuel] Methanol Safety of Dispensing from 55 Gal. Drums tocarboy safely

2004-11-11 Thread DB
methanol for $40. I buy my methanol in 55 gal steel drums and pump it with that very pump... Doon't forget the resperator...Punasurfer - Original Message - From: Kevin Shea [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2004 8:05 PM Subject: [Biofuel]

Re: [Biofuel] washing water

2004-11-11 Thread DB
heated up to remove some methanol. Then I delute it 1/4 glycerin to 3/4 water add 1/4 cup blood or feather meal 1 cup bone meal and water my fruit trees with it. I live in Hawaii and my banana trees are very happyPunasurfer - Original Message - From: tommy newman [EMAIL

Re: [Biofuel] Questions with using biodiesel

2004-11-11 Thread DB
no problems besides fuel filters clogging up. I did replace some rubber fuel line which was a five minute job. I put in an inline glass fuel filter with a replaceable filter and chanced that about every other week for quite a while then it finally cleared up. I had the car for a year then

Re: [Biofuel] washing water

2004-11-13 Thread DB
diluted with water. Switch to KOHDB - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 12, 2004 6:27 AM Subject: Re: [Biofuel] washing water has anyone had the wash water tested?? and will to provide those results to the rest of us?? I

Re: [Biofuel] washing water

2004-11-13 Thread DB
a hard time getting me on one, but I surf or swim in the ocean everyday if I can...January is a nice time to be here..Aloha...DB - Original Message - From: John Guttridge [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 11, 2004 5:56 AM Subject: Re: [Biofuel

Re: [Biofuel] TDI and B100

2004-11-15 Thread DB
BD to a couple with a 99 jetta that run 100%. I'm pretty confidant that there will be no problem but only time will tellDB - Original Message - From: Rodney Hadley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, November 13, 2004 7:01 AM Subject: [Biofuel] TDI

Re: [Biofuel] best processor for campus co-op?

2004-11-18 Thread DB
this weekend in the other drum processor because I got customers waiting to buy it. Hope this helpsDB - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 8:17 AM Subject: [Biofuel] best processor for campus co-op

Re: [Biofuel] WVO Weight

2004-11-18 Thread DB
- Original Message - From: Jeremy Farmer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 8:32 PM Subject: [Biofuel] WVO Weight Does anyone have any estimate on what WVO weighs average? I am trying to see how much a truck would carry. Thanks.

Re: [Biofuel] wich one is the best?

2004-11-18 Thread DB
..DB - Original Message - From: Gabriel Proulx [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 4:43 AM Subject: [Biofuel] wich one is the best? Is it biodiesel or ethanol? _ Envoyer des

[Biofuel] the next president of the Nation Devided.

2004-11-19 Thread DB
Damage has stirred the sleeping masses. Maybe the next presidential candidate will be more pro environmental.Personally I think the religious right is a very big problem to over comeDB ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http

Re: [Biofuel] washing

2004-11-19 Thread DB
to settle out any soap. and you can heat it up slightly to help release the remaining water..DB - Original Message - From: fox mulder [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2004 5:51 AM Subject: Re: [Biofuel] washing Hi all, I have made

Re: [Biofuel] WVO Advice Requested

2004-12-03 Thread DB
trouble. Bio is the way to go. I've been making it and selling it for three years now. No problems. I make more than I need and sell the rest which pays for all expense.. Get together with some friends and make Bio DDB - Original Message - From: Eva Reale [EMAIL

Re: [Biofuel] space heaters used with WVO

2004-12-03 Thread DB
... Hope this helps...DB - Original Message - From: John Guttridge [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2004 8:41 AM Subject: [Biofuel] space heaters used with WVO so I am looking for a way to heat my shop that I will be making biodiesel

Re: [Biofuel] WVO Advice Requested

2004-12-04 Thread DB
greater extent than what you suggest, and many on this list know that to be true. Regards, Edward Beggs B.E.S. M.Sc. Neoteric Biofuels Inc. http://www.biofuels.ca On Dec 2, 2004, at 10:45 PM, DB wrote: Don't do it. Everybody I Know who is running on WVO is having nothing but trouble. Bio

Re: [Biofuel] WVO Advice Requested

2004-12-04 Thread DB
with an 80 mercedes 300CD which actually was my daughters car. We did have glogged filter problems for a while but it was nothing major. I use my glycerin to clean my equipment and give the bulk to my acre of fruit trees. G'day to you also..DB - Original Message - From: Legal

Re: [Biofuel] newbie looking for car selection advice

2004-12-04 Thread DB
biodiesel experience when my much smarter daughter decided to buy an 80 mecedes 300cd. and run itn it on BD 100 that she and her boy friend would make themselves. I was only more than willing to help them in any way I could. We did this for 1 1/2 years. and then she sold it when she moved to

Re: [Biofuel] I made a test batch!

2004-12-14 Thread DB
22. When she moved out to go to college last year I (her Dad) bought an 02 Golf TDI and kept up production currently 180 gal per MoDB - Original Message - From: Eric Wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2004 3:53 AM Subject: [Biofuel] I

Re: [Biofuel] Newbie Question: TDI and homemade fuel

2004-12-15 Thread DB
wanted to test it for ASME specs but they wanted over $1000 to do the test. I am confident that if you do the reaction , water wash the results and properly filter the bio you will be meeting asme standards ---.DB-- Original Message - From: Marna [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL

Re: [Biofuel] New BD brewer

2005-01-06 Thread DB
is interested I could post some pictures..DB - Original Message - From: Dana Knight [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2005 12:33 PM Subject: [Biofuel] New BD brewer Hello All, I have been doing the research on BD for that last month or so

Re: [Biofuel] reactor lineing

2005-01-11 Thread DB
immediatilly. The drum is over one year old with still no rust. I use it all the time, both as a reation vessel and to heat bio after it comes out of the wash...DB - Original Message - From: J.L.Burney [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 10, 2005 12

Re: [Biofuel] first time post- first batch

2005-01-11 Thread DB
saturday. with oil at about 75 F I aggitate for only 10 minutes but it's pretty figarous. - Original Message - From: mark rose [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 09, 2005 5:01 PM Subject: [Biofuel] first time post- first batch Hello all.My name is Mark

Re: [Biofuel] processor

2005-01-18 Thread DB
to drive..DB - Original Message - From: Jerry T Van Horn [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 17, 2005 6:00 AM Subject: [Biofuel] processor Newbie question: Please comment on the use of an oil fired water heater as a biodiesel processor. Thanks

Re: [Biofuel] Appleseed Processor

2005-01-18 Thread DB
making biodiesel since 12/03 (over 2000 gal.) The valves work fine. and have never been replaced...DB - Original Message - From: Dana Knight [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 16, 2005 6:02 PM Subject: [Biofuel] Appleseed Processor Hello

Re: [Biofuel] hydroxide - what are you using?

2005-01-19 Thread DB
glycerin as fertilizer on my fruit trees... DB - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2005 8:49 PM Subject: [Biofuel] hydroxide - what are you using? Biodiesel homebrewers, what hydroxide are you using

Re: [Biofuel] Appleseed Processor

2005-01-19 Thread DB
They came from Ace Hardware. The ones I use now have solid red plastic handles and they come from home depot..DB - Original Message - From: Kenneth Kron [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 17, 2005 10:21 PM Subject: Re: [Biofuel] Appleseed Processor

Re: [Biofuel] biofuel-books

2005-01-21 Thread DB
quality possible. Journey to forever is great too but I can't say that Tickell's book is bad. He has done alot to promote Biodiesel and I admire him for that DB - Original Message - From: Stelios Terzakis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 9

Re: [Biofuel] New bio dieseler

2005-01-27 Thread DB
...good luck and have fun...DB - Original Message - From: Vincent zadworny [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biomailinglist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2005 8:26 AM Subject: [Biofuel] New bio dieseler hi everyone, i am just starting out on this crazy journey into alternate

Re: [Biofuel] What the Rest of the World Watched on Inauguration Day

2005-01-31 Thread DB
for the Rapture- They'll all be gone. Four more years of protest and Prayer is all we have .DB - Original Message - From: Keith Addison [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 30, 2005 9:01 AM Subject: [Biofuel] What the Rest of the World

Re: [Biofuel] mercedes diesel engine recommendations

2005-02-06 Thread DB
BD100 was an 80 300CD. Besides chancing the fuel filter there were no problems. This series from 80 to 87 would be the car to get in my opinion...Drive down the road with a smile...DB - Original Message - From: Ross Oakley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent

Re: [Biofuel] question's

2005-02-15 Thread DB
The only modification was to change about one foot of rubber fuel line with one made of nitrile. After that it was necessary to add an inline fuel filter before the stock fuel filter because the filters were clogging up with old petrol gunk. This was the only problem. I sold the car in '04 to

Re: [Biofuel] Kyoto- nothing but a buch of crap

2005-02-19 Thread DB
is people who care trying to do what they can. If the planet is warming on it's own then it certainly would be stupid to hasten the problem.Don't you think?.DB - Original Message - From: John Wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday

Re: [Biofuel] Need advicer on Energy

2005-02-19 Thread DB
start.DB - Original Message - From: Helen Renold [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, February 18, 2005 5:21 AM Subject: [Biofuel] Need advicer on Energy Dear Keith and list, My name is Helen Renold and I'm writing from

Re: [Biofuel] Conversion tyo diesel

2006-05-27 Thread DB
and am committed to making the next move.sincerely, DB - Original Message - From: lres1 To: Biofuel@sustainablelists.org Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2006 4:48 PM Subject: [Biofuel] Conversion tyo diesel Hello all, If any one wants to make a light truck